Local Focus: Manawatū eels get special treatment
Palmerstonians encouraged to turn and face the river. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
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Rangitīkei River project looks to make river more resilient to climate change
The project is still conceptual, but Horizons grateful to receive Govt funding.
Waverley and Whanganui jump to the top
Waverley trainer Harvey Wilson produced two of the top three highest earners.
Multiple squash titles for Whanganui club
The teams event is held across the Squash Central district for B to F Grade players.
Whanganui sport: Hockey, football, netball and more
The weekly wrap of Whanganui's top sport continues alongside a preview of what's to come.
Local Focus: Rangitīkei electorate explained
Explore the Rangitīkei electorate and its vast woolshed. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
'Clearly false': Judith Collins on new political poll
The National leader is in Manawatu where she announced a $200m roading project.
Whanganui sport: Football, cycling, hockey updates
Football, cycling and hockey are covered in this week's sporting round up.
Obituary: Former Māori All Black Ray 'Rocky' Parr remembered
The hard man started out as captain, coach and manager of his primary school rugby team.
Athletes impress at Manawatu Whanganui Athletics meet ahead of major upcoming assignments
Athletes prepare for Whanganui Schools in August and New Zealand Schools a month later.
Local Focus: 'House doctor' available remotely for organisations and their members
Lebos use technology to cut inefficiency and carbon emissions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: 'House doctor' available remotely for organisations and their members
Using technology to cut carbon emissions and time. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Gonville fire bell on the move
A former fire station bell forged in Dunedin moves from church to church.
Multiple injuries in Hunterville crash
The road was closed around 6.40pm and was cleared and re-opened at 12.40am.
Local sport: What's spurring Wanganui Athletic?
The Federation League draw is a nightmare for Athletic with six away games on the trot.
Civil Defence Minister looks at region's Covid-19 response
Horizons CEO says local government played an important role in emergency coordination.
Tribute to one of Whanganui's running icons
He told the then NZAA hierarchy where they were failing the sport.
Person airlifted to hospital after crash
The person was transported to hospital by the rescue helicopter.
NZ Army's $100m makeover: Chief of Army speaks
Herald senior journalist Kurt Bayer sits down with Major-General John Boswell.
Local Focus: Minister confirms support for Palmerston North
Plans progress for Kiwirail freight hub. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
College footy clash resumes
The much-lighter WCS pack struggled to hold out the strong challenge from PNBHS.
Forest harvester cautious around pa site
A significant pā site was left unrecorded for fear of "grave robbers".
Should councillors get free lunches?
Horizons Regional Council can save $10,000 a year by ceasing to provide free lunches.
Push for improvements to public transport
Whanganui bus routes are confusing and lack coherence, Anthonie Tonnon says.
NZDF court of inquiry launched after administrator stole $225k
Paniparewhakaro Rangiuia embezzled money raised for soldiers' health and wellbeing.
Watkin returns home with focus on White Ferns world cup team
A serious attempt to return to the White Ferns is a challenge Jess Watkin has set herself.
Rugby: Whanganui Collegiate narrow loss to New Plymouth Boys High
Visitors get payback for last year's defeat on their own Gully Ground.
Football: Whanganui Athletic stay undefeated in Federation League with narrow away win over Red Sox Manawatu
Perry Stewart scores for third game in a row.
Football: Wanganui City upend Whanganui Athletic Reserves in Premiership derby
City veterans remember derby intensity while Athletic's young players still finding feet.
YMCA Central introduces four initiatives post Covid-19
YMCA Central wants to get kids back outdoors.
Football: Second shutout win for Whanganui Athletic in Federation League
Part of another club double as Athletic Reserves make big comeback in Premiership win.
Claw enforcement: Council to cap cats
After public feedback, council looks to limit any household to three cats.
Football: Winning start to Premiership by Wanganui City and Whanganui Athletic Reserves
Comfortably victories set them near the top of the table after Week 1.
Police investigate 'unexplained' death of child in Palmerston North
Police in Palmerston North are investigating the unexplained death of a child.